Dairy Queen (DQ) is a soft serve and fast food restaurant with over 5,700 locations. The restaurant is also available in over 25 countries in the world. Dairy Queen menu prices are slightly higher than the average fast-food restaurant mainly because of their world-famous soft serve ice cream.

There are many different kinds of Dairy Queen restaurants and some do not offer the lunch meals, instead only offering soft-serve ice cream and Blizzards.

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Below are the latest Dairy Queen menu prices.

Blizzard Treats | Classic Treats | Sundaes | DQ Bakes | Shakes & Malts | MooLatte | Arctic Rush | Soft Drinks | Orange Julius | DQ Combos | Snack Melts | Chicken Strips | $5 Buck Lunch | Salads and Sides | Kids’ Meal

Food Size Price

Blizzard Treats

Oreo, Cookie Dough, Reese’s Peanut Butter Cup, Butterfinger, Snickers, Heath, M&M’s, Banana Split, Strawberry Cheesecake, Chocolate Xtreme, Turtle Pecan Cluster, Salted Caramel Truffle, Peanut Butter Cookie Dough Smash, Brownie Cookie Dough, or Brownie Batter

Blizzard Treat Mini $2.89 Blizzard Treat Small $3.69 Blizzard Treat Medium $4.09 Blizzard Treat Large $4.69 Blizzard Treat Cone $3.89 Add Extra Stuff $0.69

Classic Treats

Peanut Buster Parfait $4.39 Banana Split $4.39 Cone Small $1.99 Cone Medium $2.39 Cone Large $2.69 Dipped Cone Small $2.39 Dipped Cone Medium $2.79 Dipped Cone Large $3.19 Waffle Cone (Plain) $3.89 Waffle Cone (Chocolate Coated) $3.89

Sundaes

Hot Fudge, Strawberry, Chocolate, Pineapple, Peanut Butter, or Caramel

Sundae Small $2.79 Sundae Medium $3.09 Sundae Large $3.39

DQ Bakes

Hot Desserts à la Mode

Fudge Stuffed Cookie $4.19 Apple Tart $4.39 Triple Chocolate Brownie $4.39

Shakes & Malts

Chocolate, Vanilla, Strawberry, Hot Fudge, Caramel, Banana, or Peanut Butter

Shake Mini $2.99 Shake Small $3.29 Shake Medium $3.89 Shake Large $4.59

MooLatte

Mocha, Caramel, Cappuccino, or Vanilla

MooLatte Small $3.49 MooLatte Medium $3.99 MooLatte Large $4.59

Arctic Rush

Cherry, Grape, Lemon Lime, Blue Raspberry, or Strawberry Kiwi

Arctic Rush Small $1.69 Arctic Rush Medium $1.99 Arctic Rush Large $2.29

Soft Drinks

Soft Drink Small $1.79 Soft Drink Medium $1.99 Soft Drink Large $2.19

Orange Julius

Strawberry Banana, Mango Pineapple, Tripleberry, Pina Colada, Orange, or Strawberry

Premium Fruit Smoothie Small $2.99 Premium Fruit Smoothie Medium $3.49 Premium Fruit Smoothie Large $3.99 Julius Original Small $3.19 Julius Original Medium $3.39 Julius Original Large $3.89 Add a Boost (Protein) $0.99 Add a Boost (Fresh Banana) $0.99

DQ Combos

Combos Include Fries & Drink

1/4 lb. Bacon Cheese GrillBurger $3.99 1/4 lb. Bacon Cheese GrillBurger – Combo $6.29 1/2 lb. FlameThrower GrillBurger $5.39 1/2 lb. FlameThrower GrillBurger – Combo $7.59 1/4 lb. Mushroom Swiss GrillBurger $3.99 1/4 lb. Mushroom Swiss GrillBurger – Combo $6.19 1/2 lb. Cheese GrillBurger $4.79 1/2 lb. Cheese GrillBurger – Combo $6.99 1/4 lb. Cheese GrillBurger $3.59 1/4 lb. Cheese GrillBurger – Combo $5.79 Original Cheeseburger $2.19 Original Cheeseburger – Combo $4.39 Original Double Cheeseburger $3.19 Original Double Cheeseburger – Combo $5.39 Chili Cheese Dog $2.49 Chili Cheese Dog – Combo $4.69 Chicken Sandwich (Grilled or Crispy) $3.89 Chicken Sandwich (Grilled or Crispy) – Combo $6.19 Chicken Bacon Ranch $4.89 Chicken Bacon Ranch – Combo $6.99 Chicken Mozzarella $4.89 Chicken Mozzarella – Combo $6.99 Turkey BLT $4.89 Turkey BLT – Combo $6.99 Alaskan Pacific Cod Sandwich (Limited Time) $3.19 Alaskan Pacific Cod Sandwich – Combo (Limited Time) $5.39

Snack Melts

Buffalo Chicken $1.89 Chicken Bacon BBQ $1.89 Chicken Quesadilla $1.89

Chicken Strips

Chicken Strip Basket 4 Pc. $5.49 Chicken Strip Basket with Drink 4 Pc. $6.49 Chicken Strip Basket 6 Pc. $6.89 Chicken Strip Basket with Drink 6 Pc. $7.89

$5 Buck Lunch

Every Day 11-4

Deluxe Cheeseburger Lunch $5.00 Chicken Strip Lunch 3 Pc. $5.00 Crispy Chicken Wraps Lunch $5.00 KC BBQ Bacon Cheeseburger Lunch $5.00

Salads and Sides

Chicken BLT Salad (Crispy or Grilled) $6.19 Chicken Garden Greens Salad (Crispy or Grilled) $6.19 Side Salad $2.19 Chicken Wrap $1.89 Fries Regular $2.19 Fries Large $2.69 Onion Rings Regular $2.49 Onion Rings Large $2.69 Breaded Mushrooms $2.49 Cheese Curds Regular $3.29 Cheese Curds Large $5.99

Kids’ Meal

Pick Your Meal, Side, Drink & Treat $4.29

Dairy Queen was founded in 1940 in Joliet, Illinois by John Fremont McCullough. McCullough originally developed the soft serve formula with his son Bradley in 1938.

Currently, the Dairy Queen brand is owned by the large conglomerate, Berkshire Hathaway.

There are 5 main types of Dairy Queen restaurants:

• Standard – primarily offer DQ frozen treats.
• DQ / Orange Julius – Original DQ restaurant that features foods and drinks from the Orange Julius menu.
• Dairy Queen Brazier – DQ restaurants that serve similar foods to the new Grill & Chill restaurants.
• DQ Grill & Chill – New larger DQ restaurants that serve everything including their frozen treats as well as the new GrillBurger menu.
• Texas Country Foods – DQ restaurants that are similar to the Brazier or Grill & Chill, except they are in Texas and have a custom-branded menu.

Dairy Queen sells many different foods including Blizzards, soft serve ice cream, Smoothies, Shakes & Malts, GrillBurgers, and more. This large variety of food makes the Dairy Queen prices a little higher than the average fast food restaurant. But they have many selections that most fast food restaurants do not, especially when it comes to frozen treats.

For more information about Dairy Queen, visit their official website.

Dairy Queen FAQ

What time does Dairy Queen open?

Dairy Queen opens at 10 a.m. Be sure to check their opening hours based on your location. Unlike other popular fast-food restaurants, Dairy Queen does not open 24/7.

What time does Dairy Queen close?

Dairy Queen closes at 10 p.m. However, in some cities, Dairy Queen closes at 11 p.m. Be sure to check their website or give them a call to verify based on your location.

What year was Dairy Queen founded?

Dairy Queen was founded in 1940. It started as an experiment on a soft-serve dessert and all-you-can-eat for just 10 cents. This turned out well for Dairy Queen, and it has since become one of the most popular fast-food restaurants.

Where was the first Dairy Queen opened?

The first Dairy Queen was opened in Joliet, Illinois. The restaurant was then operated by Sherb Noble, serving the famous soft serve ice cream and other frozen products.

Who owns Dairy Queen?

Dairy Queen is owned by Berkshire Hathaway. They began their ownership in 1998, and it still is a successful business as of today.

How many Dairy Queen restaurants are there?

There are approximately 4,500 Dairy Queen restaurants in the United States, and 6,400 in other locations outside the United States.

Who started Dairy Queen?

Dairy Queen was started by John Fremont McCullough, Alex McCullough, and Sherb Noble.

How did Dairy Queen get its name?

Dairy Queen got its name from John Fremont McCullough who claimed that the cow is the queen of the dairy business. Thus the name came about.